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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,205.95, 6,308.21 and 1,394.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,205.95, 6,308.21 and 1,394.44 is: 2,091.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,205.95 : 6,308.21 = 1,394.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,205.95/6,308.21 = 1,394.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,205.95x = 6,308.21 × 1,394.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,205.95x = 8,796,413.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,796,413.38/4,205.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,091.42

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